Clippers @ Grizzlies Game Thread 2014-02-21

"He scored like 60, didn't he? Blake's great," Spurs veteran Tim Duncan said when asked about trying to contain Griffin. "He's been playing the best basketball of his career thus far."
Griffin, though, wasn't happy about his team's defensive effort as the Clippers had a three-game winning streak snapped. They gave up more than 110 points for the fourth time in six games.
"Sometimes you can't control if you're shooting the ball well or things like that. But you can always control your energy on defense," Griffin said. "Even when you're tired, you can still bring a little bit more.
"... It's on....

I hate the Grizzlies. I hope the Clippers can shut them down early and win this game.

gman

02/21/2014 - 08:10 AM PST

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Clips need to win this one to keep pace with Houston.

Reggie will have some burn. He needs to step up and show us a little something.

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02/21/2014 - 08:21 AM PST

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Clips need this win and keep up with the teams in the west , OKC was beat by the heat by over 20 pts , that alone should fuel the guys cause we actually gave Miami a better game !!! I believe Doc"s championship experience will coach this team to a great 2nd half and into the playoffs deep !! Then finals !!

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02/21/2014 - 08:24 AM PST

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I would like to see CP have a good aggressive game while Blake continues to beast. In fact it will be interesting to see how Blakes progression impacts his regular wresting match up with ZBo. DJ needs to have a good game against Gasol too!

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02/21/2014 - 09:25 AM PST

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Just gotta be aware that Memphis are fighting for their playoff lives. Maintain composure defensively... read and call the plays, step in for charges and rebound, rebound, rebound.

We can outscore these guys easily if we don't give them second opportunities. This is a great test of Blake's newfound superpowers.

I'll be happy if we come out of these next two games with a split, because it's quite possible to go 13-2 or 12-3 over the following 15.

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02/21/2014 - 11:20 AM PST

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Team needs to show toughness would be nice if we held a good team under 100 or 90. Rebound and defend.

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02/21/2014 - 11:37 AM PST

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Lets see if Blake can dominate Zbo this time around. He is on the best run of his career.

ClippersDA

02/21/2014 - 11:42 AM PST

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Huge game for blake. His arch nemesis haha.

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02/21/2014 - 12:04 PM PST

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I hope this time the wing players will play a better game.

Without Dudley/Barnes/Crawford and some 3's we can't win. Hope the tread deadline did some productive things in their minds.

Maybe Bullock will get another chance.

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02/21/2014 - 12:08 PM PST

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I've noticed a pattern with this team. Whenever there is great opportunity to make a slight jump over a team, we seem to crap on ourselves. I am not looking forward to this game for that very reason.

before Postman brings out his pom poms and and accuses me of not having that "team spirit", I am not saying we're going to lose. I just don't like these type of games.

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02/21/2014 - 12:16 PM PST

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That's exactly how I feel about this game. I would be shocked if we come into Memphis and win easily.

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02/21/2014 - 12:58 PM PST

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LMAO yup sounds about right. I agree with you 100 percent which is why lately I'm flipping out a little more. Every game we NEED to win badly for positioning.. we crap on ourselves as you said. I don't give a rats ass if we beat the Wizards if we can't take care of the teams ahead of us in the standings at home, missing 3 starters.

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02/21/2014 - 12:59 PM PST

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I feel like Blake is gonna have a beastly night despite whether the rest of the team comes to play or not. To me, this memphis team is probably one of Blake's highest frustrations he has to face when playing basketball.. Look for him to come out with determination.

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02/21/2014 - 01:06 PM PST

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Someone a while ago said that Blake was CPs Robin to his Batman. It is safe to say Griffin grew up and became Nightwing. Then as Batman was down he stepped into the Batman role and became Batman. Now that Batman is back we got two Bats. It is safe to say that BG is now OUR Batman of the future. Batman Beyond??

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02/21/2014 - 01:20 PM PST

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With Redick out he better, no good reason to play Willie Green at this point. Bullock should be our primary backup at SG until Redick is back and get minutes at SF as well if the other two struggle like they have been.

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02/21/2014 - 03:27 PM PST

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I think by Tue the Clippers will sign one player to a 10-day, one player for the rest of the season and leave one slot open for flexibility

Who will it be?

cleepers

02/21/2014 - 03:31 PM PST

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Would be nice to see Blake drop his first career 50 on Z-Bo. The way he's been playing lately and with their history, it wouldn't surprise me. Alpha male pissing all over the mangy, bloated, old has-been to mark his newly won turf as the biggest dog in town.

Alright, if Dudley says his knee is 100%, then perhaps he'll finally be a productive player. The weight of the trade deadline is gone so I expect him to play better.

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02/21/2014 - 07:03 PM PST

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I hope Blake totally dominates Randolph tonight. That dude always has a grudge against the Clips.

calipublicist

02/21/2014 - 07:04 PM PST

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He played like crap for the Suns early in the season then picked it up in the second half. So maybe he'll be better over the next few weeks. To me he looks out of shape and a bit overweight, but I dunno.

WinningBasket

02/21/2014 - 07:16 PM PST

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Memphis is really a slow-paced team. Clippers should be able to take advantage.

gman

02/21/2014 - 07:17 PM PST

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Blake just showed ZBO who is boss.

ClippersDA

02/21/2014 - 07:18 PM PST

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Cp3 forgot how to shoot. Not sure what explains those first two games from injury

gman

02/21/2014 - 07:18 PM PST

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Paul better find his shot soon.

Clipperfan9

02/21/2014 - 07:19 PM PST

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Hello again Cliff Paul. Feed blake please

WinningBasket

02/21/2014 - 07:19 PM PST

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Matt seems to be playing with more energy.

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02/21/2014 - 07:19 PM PST

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Blake looks great and the D looks amazing. Trade Deadline Burdons lifted for these players

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02/21/2014 - 07:20 PM PST

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WTF kinda foul was that?

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02/21/2014 - 07:20 PM PST

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Good start by Blake.

Clipperfan9

02/21/2014 - 07:20 PM PST

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and... zach shoves Blake in the chest.

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02/21/2014 - 07:20 PM PST

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Glad to see that Zach is having some trouble making shots. I hope he keeps it up, lol.